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ITEM#: 11542543

The intricate Tree of Life wall hanging will make a fashionable addition to your home decor. Crafted of recycled oil drums, this decorative accessory is representative of the spirituality of the Haitian culture.

Product Features:

Wall piece is personally signed by the artist, Carlos Brutus

Decorative accessory is made from recycled oil drums

Made in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti

Measures 24 inches in diameter

NOTE: Metal is not a shiny chrome, but more of a coffee color

Story Behind the Art:Founded in 1990 by a multinational group of young entrepreneurs, Caribbean Craft (formerly known as Drexco) promotes employment in Haiti by training unskilled, but often highly gifted, craftspeople and by assisting the independent artisans through the introduction of new designs and new market outlets. Unemployment in Haiti, the poorest country of the American hemisphere, is variously estimated at between 60 and 80-percent.

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

This is a beautiful accent piece. I have it hanging outside against my cedar siding - the contrast in color is stunning. I sprayed it with a selant against the "snow," wet weather, so it doesn't rust. The idea tht it is a tree of "life" is appealing to me.

I ordered this item as a wedding present as it certainly ticked all the boxes in terms of being Fairtrade, recycled, ethnic and spiritual, which is what the couple asked for, I ordered it two weeks before the wedding, hoping it would arrive in time. In fact it took one week to "process" at Overstock.com before even being prepared for shipping, which wasted time and it ended up not arriving in time to give the gift at the wedding. When it arrived, I was really glad I'd had it delivered to my home and not directly to the couple, as it came with just a cardboard backing sheet, covered with a bit of torn plastic and unceremoniously shoved into an outer carton with no protective packaging. So it then flew half way around the world and it's no surprise that it arrived with a little damage (bent leaf). Luckily, this was easily bent back into shape.
I would certainly love to buy this item for myself as it's beautiful, but I would be wary of ordering anything fragile from Overstock.com in the future unless they buck up their ideas on the packaging front. I'd also never order anything from them in a hurry as their processing seems to take an excessive amount of time.

I am so happy to have bought this piece. it is a real conversation piece! I have been diagnosed with ALS and am losing my life bit by bit. I bought this piece to remind me that I am still alive and have the ability to enjoy a wonder piece of art like this.

I love, love, love, this tree of life. It is everything I wanted and more. I cannot wait to display it. I also love the fact that it isn't heavy, making it easier to hang. Sometimes you find these metal pieces and they are thin and cheap looking; I assure you this one isn't. I am also impressed with the fact that this has been created by hand. I love unique things. I like the fact that someone might walk into my home and be looking at this creation for the first time. I must admit though, it does have a little odor ...but considering the fact that it was made from an oil drum, II am not surprised. I have instructions for making that odor disappear. If anybody is on the fence about ordering this, hop off the fence now. You won't be disappointed. I am going to do some research and try to buy another piece from this collection : )

I love the idea of both using reclaimed materials and of supporting Haitian artists but this just didn't do it for me. The piece is the size stated and the workmanship (metal cutting) is nicely enough done but what is not mentioned is that this piece is clear-coated with a very high-gloss finish that gives it a plastic-y look. It does not look like shiney metal. It looks like glossy clear plastic over metal. This is reclaimed metal and would have looked so much better with a matte or satin finish, if any. I was really disappointed but instead of returning it, I gave it as a gift to a friend (with different art & decorating tastes) and she loves it.

This is a symbol that I relate to and it is close to my heart. For its meaning. I have it as pandora charm. I am from Puerto Rico and as a Caribbean woman I will feel proud to earn a handcrafted piece that is eco friendly and that shows the skills of individuals from the islands. I am not a wall art person and if I'm to own such this is the perfect piece. I also ordered the sunflower and birds piece.

May 6, 2015

Love Tree of Life Design, opeing it will bw big enough to hang over mu Fireplace.

May 23, 2015

I thought this was a beautiful piece of art. I have an area near my front entry way that will be a perfect place to display this. I also thought it was a wonderful way to repurpose an old oil drum. I'm also very glad to support the work of international artisans.

Jun 8, 2015

I heard about this several months ago. It seems a perfect way to get something beautiful and help the Haitian craftsmen. I have the perfect place to hang it and, as I said, have been looking at this for some time.

Jul 7, 2015

Besides being "beautiful and hand made"
I'm helping a haitian etch out a living!

Hello kimberlymav, information on the Metal 'Tree of Life' Oil Drum Art (Haiti), can be found on the web-site on the artisan story. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions. Thank you for shopping with us!

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